- Forest sign Hutchinson from Ipswich
- سابق تشيلسي star joins Forest on a five-year deal
- Forest spending heavily in the summer
Forest have confirmed the arrival of Hutchinson from Ipswich Town on Saturday. The club had earlier seen a bid worth £35m ($47m) rejected by the Tractor Boys, however, they finally sold the player for £37.5m, according to Sky Sports. Theofficial statement from Forest read: “نوتنغهام فورست is delighted to announce the signing of Omari Hutchinson, who has signed a five-year deal.”
After signing a five-year contract, Hutchinson told Forest’s official website: “I’m really excited to be here and can’t wait to get started. I’ve played at the City Ground a few times and it’s always felt like a hostile atmosphere, so I’m looking forward to playing here with the fans behind us. I’m going to give it my all and I’m looking forward to the challenge as it’s a new chapter for me, but I feel ready.”
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are also on the verge of completing the signing of James McAtee after agreeing to pay £30m ($40m) to مانشستر سيتي. McAtee will undergo his medical in the coming days before formally completing his move. Forest are spending heavily this summer after getting the الدوري الأوروبي slot at the expense of كريستال بالاس.
Forest will kick off their الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز 2025-26 campaign on Sunday as they host برينتفورد.
